Philanthropy Administrator

Houstonjewish; Georgia; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

National plus Jewish holidays off

Dental, Vision, FSA, DCA, LPFSA

Job summary

Jewish Federation of Greater Houston is seeking a Philanthropy Administrator to join a growing philanthropy team. The role reports to the Chief Philanthropy Officer and Senior Director of Philanthropy, Annual Campaign, providing essential administrative and operational support across donor administration, campaigns, and data management.

Responsibilities include donor recognition, reporting, CRM updates, and event coordination.

Qualifications

• College degree preferred.
• 3–5 years of professional administrative, nonprofit, fundraising, or related experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working with databases, CRM systems, spreadsheets, and reporting tools.
• Ability to attend occasional evening and weekend events.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and operational support to the Chief Philanthropy Officer.
• Support philanthropy team members with data management, donor tracking, and reporting.
• Manage Donor Honor Roll in partnership with Operations.
• Update philanthropy content on the Federation website.
• Process pledges, donor records, and fundraising transactions.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Team player

Project management

Attention to detail

Customer service

Education

College degree preferred

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Jewish Federation of Greater Houston | Full time

Houston, United States | Posted on 07/21/2026

• Industry: Nonprofit Charitable Organizations
• Experience: 4-5 years
• City: Houston
• State: Texas
• Country: United States

Job Description

Reporting to the ChiefPhilanthropy Officer, the Philanthropy Administrator will join a growing and strategic philanthropy team committed to elevating fundraising and engagement across the Houston Jewish community. This highly organized professional will play a critical role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the philanthropy team through donor administration, campaign support, data management, stewardship coordination, and project management. The Philanthropy Administrator will provide direct support to the Chief Philanthropy Officer and Senior Director of Philanthropy, Annual Campaign, while also serving as a key administrative and operational resource for the broader Philanthropy Team.

The primary responsibilities for this role will include:

• Provide direct administrative and operational support to the Chief Philanthropy Officer
• Serve as a key administrative and operational resource to all members of the Philanthropy Team.
• Provide support to the Senior Director of Philanthropy, Annual Campaign, through data management, reporting, donor tracking, and administrative follow-up.
• Manage the annual Donor Honor Roll process in partnership with the Operations team, ensuring accurate donor recognition and acknowledgment.
• Work with the Marketing team to ensure regular updating of philanthropy-related content on the Jewish Federation of Greater Houston website.
• Process pledge submissions, gift documentation, donor records, and other fundraising-related transactions in a timely and accurate manner.
• Coordinate expense reporting, invoice processing, purchase requests, and other departmental administrative functions.
• Assist with scheduling donor visits, volunteer meetings, campaign appointments, and philanthropy-related meetings.
• Prepare donor materials, briefings, stewardship packets, nametags, and presentations.
• Assist with the coordination and execution of philanthropy events, stewardship activities, donor recognition initiatives, and campaign programs.
• Maintain accurate donor records, engagement history, and fundraising activity within the organization’s CRM system.
• Work collaboratively with philanthropy colleagues, operations staff, marketing, and other departments to maximize organizational effectiveness and donor service.
• Provide exceptional customer service and responsive communication to donors, volunteers, and community stakeholders.

Requirements

• College degree preferred
• Minimum three to five years of professional administrative, nonprofit, fundraising, or related experience preferred
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong project management and time management abilities
• Team player and self-starter
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong customer service orientation and interpersonal skills
• Experience working with databases, CRM systems, spreadsheets, and reporting tools
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other business software programs
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion
• Experience supporting multiple team members in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Understanding of the Jewish community preferred
• Must be able to attend occasional evening and weekend events

Physical Demands

This job requires prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer, frequent hearing and talking. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Usual National plus Jewish holidays off
• Other optional benefits available include Dental, Vision, FSA, DCA, and LPFSA